Shows the customs, foods, songs, and stories with which people around the world celebrate Christmas.

Traditional West African drums, spirited dances, colorful candles and traditional clothes introduce young viewers to the African-American celebration of Kwanzaa. This program explores the seven principles of the Kwanzaa festival. An African folktale "Unanana and the enormous one-tusked elephant" vividly illustrates the the idea of conflict resolution within the community.

Explores several folk traditions from Costa Rica, Mexico and Ireland to explain some Halloween symbols, the origin of costumes and the custom of trick-or-treating. Children learn that, despite the many rituals surrounding the holiday, Halloween is a time to celebrate and honor the memory of loved ones past, and can be a time to talk about death and other subjects that may be frightening to them. The importance of Halloween safety is discussed.

Children learn the story behind the first Thanksgiving celebration. They visit Plimoth Plantation. Nanticoke tribe dancers re-create the sense of excitement and wonder the Pilgrims must have felt upon meeting Native Americans. Children learn an Abnaki tribe myth on the origin of corn that teaches the importance of sharing resources.

Chidren are taken to the home of a Polish-American family, where they discover some of the festivities and traditions associated with the Easter Sunday celebration.

Focuses on both the legendary and religious stories of Christmas. Explores Christmas around the world, with emphasis on similarities of American traditions.

"On Columbus Day, we honor the accomplishments of Christopher Columbus as well as the spirit of discovery, but some people wonder whether this is a holiday that should be celebrated at all. Children will learn about Columbus and his voyages, as well as the controversy surrounding his explorations of the Americas. While he opened up the Americas to exploration and settlement from Europe, it was at a great cost to the native peoples already living there....

The spirit of 1776 comes alive as children learn about the signing of the Declaration of Independence and witness some of the events preceding it, such as Paul Revere's ride. Children are also given the chance to create a tri-corner hat of their very own.

From campaigning and debates to rallies and voting, this program explains the activities that precede Election Day. Different levels of public office elections are reviewed along with the constitutional amendments that gave the right to vote to all groups. Children also explore the history of voting and examine the attributes of a good leader by watching as a group of middle school students elect their class president.

Features many popular traditions that celebrate St. Patrick in Ireland, the United States and Canada. A brief historical biography of St. Patrick is provided as well as an overview of Irish immigration to North America.